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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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