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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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