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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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