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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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