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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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