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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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