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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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