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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important 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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