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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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