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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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