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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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