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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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