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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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