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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines 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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