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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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