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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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