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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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