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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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