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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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