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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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