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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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