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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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