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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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