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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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