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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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