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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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