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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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