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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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