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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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