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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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