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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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