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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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