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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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