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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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