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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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