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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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