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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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