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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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