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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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