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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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