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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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