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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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