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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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