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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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