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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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