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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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