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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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