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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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