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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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