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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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