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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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