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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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