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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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