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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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