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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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