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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education