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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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