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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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