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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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