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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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