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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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