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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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