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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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