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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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