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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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