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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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