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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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