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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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