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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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