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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire 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 resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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