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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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