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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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