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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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