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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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