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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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