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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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