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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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