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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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