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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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