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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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