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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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