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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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