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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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