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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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