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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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