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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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