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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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