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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). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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