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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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