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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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