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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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