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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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