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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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