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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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