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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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