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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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