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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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