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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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