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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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