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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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