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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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