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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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