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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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