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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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