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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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