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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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