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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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