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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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