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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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