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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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