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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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