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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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