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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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