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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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