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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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