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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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