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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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