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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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