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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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