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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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