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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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