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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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