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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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