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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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