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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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