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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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