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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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