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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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