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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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