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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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