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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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