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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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