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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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