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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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