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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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