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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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