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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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