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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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