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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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