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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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