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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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