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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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