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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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