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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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