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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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