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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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