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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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