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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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