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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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