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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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