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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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