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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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