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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)