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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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