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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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