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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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