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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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