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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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