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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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