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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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