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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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