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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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