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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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