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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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