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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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