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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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