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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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