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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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