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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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