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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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