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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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