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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key 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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