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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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