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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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