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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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