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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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