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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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