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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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