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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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