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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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