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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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