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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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