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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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