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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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