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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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