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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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