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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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