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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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