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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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