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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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