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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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