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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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