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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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