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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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