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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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