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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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