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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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