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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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