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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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