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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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