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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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