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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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