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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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