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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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