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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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