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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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