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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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