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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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