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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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