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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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