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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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