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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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