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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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