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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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