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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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