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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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