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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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