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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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