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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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