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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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