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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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