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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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