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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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