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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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