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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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