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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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