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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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