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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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