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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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