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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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