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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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