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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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