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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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