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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major 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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