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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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