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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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