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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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