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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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