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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers 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 teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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