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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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