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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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