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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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