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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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