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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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