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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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