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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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