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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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