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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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