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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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