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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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