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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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