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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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