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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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