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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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