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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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