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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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