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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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