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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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