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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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