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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches 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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