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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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