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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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