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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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