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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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