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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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