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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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