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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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