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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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