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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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