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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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