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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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