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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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