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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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