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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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