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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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