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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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