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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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