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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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