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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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