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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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