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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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