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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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