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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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