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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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