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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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