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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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