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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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