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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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