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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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