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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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