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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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