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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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