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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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