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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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