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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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