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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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