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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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