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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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