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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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