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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses 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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