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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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