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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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