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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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