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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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