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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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