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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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