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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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