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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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