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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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