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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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