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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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