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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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