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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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