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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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