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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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