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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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