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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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