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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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