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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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