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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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