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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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