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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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