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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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