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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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