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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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