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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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