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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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