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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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