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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)