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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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