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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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