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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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