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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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