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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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