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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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