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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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