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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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