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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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