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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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