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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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