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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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