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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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