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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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