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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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