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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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