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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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