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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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