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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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