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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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