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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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