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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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