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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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