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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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