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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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