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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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