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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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