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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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