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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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