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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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