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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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