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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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