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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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