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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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