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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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