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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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