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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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