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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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