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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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