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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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