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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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