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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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