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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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