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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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