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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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