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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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