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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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