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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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