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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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