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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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