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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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