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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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