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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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