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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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