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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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