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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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