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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner 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 electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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