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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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