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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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