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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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