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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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