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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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