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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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