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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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