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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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