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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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