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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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