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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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