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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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