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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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