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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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