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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major 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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