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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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