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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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