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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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