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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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