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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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