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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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