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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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