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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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