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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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