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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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