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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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