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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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