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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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