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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key 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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