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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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