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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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