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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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