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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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