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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants 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. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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