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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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