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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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