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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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