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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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