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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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