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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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