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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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