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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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