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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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