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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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