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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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