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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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