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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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