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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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