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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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