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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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