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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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