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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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