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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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