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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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