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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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