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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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