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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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