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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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