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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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