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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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