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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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