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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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