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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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