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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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