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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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