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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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