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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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