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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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