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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers 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 classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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