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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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