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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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