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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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