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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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