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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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