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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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