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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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