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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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