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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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