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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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