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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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