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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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