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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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