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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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