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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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