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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major 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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