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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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