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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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