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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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