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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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