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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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