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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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