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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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