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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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