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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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