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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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