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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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