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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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