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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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