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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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