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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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