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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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