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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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