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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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