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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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