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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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