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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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