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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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