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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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