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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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