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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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