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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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