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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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