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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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