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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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