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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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