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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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