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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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