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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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