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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the 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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