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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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