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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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