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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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