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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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