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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important 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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