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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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