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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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